Is there a shuttle service to McCormick Place?
Complimentary Shuttle Bus Service will be provided during show days September 12-17, 2022, to and from most official show hotels and McCormick Place buildings. Shuttle schedule will be available July 2022. Go Airport Express is the premier airport shuttle provider for Chicago's O'Hare and Midway Airports and Convention Centers.
How far is the Cermark-McCormick Place station from the building?
The Cermark-McCormick Place Station is 2 block (0.15 miles) walk from the Northwest Corner of the McCormick Place West Building. Here is helpful information for using Metra to traveling from McCormick Place to Midway or O'Hare airports.
How do I get to McCormick Place from downtown Chicago?
When traveling to McCormick Place from the downtown Loop, make sure to enter the southbound Green Line Cottage Grove or Ashland/63rd Branch trains as indicated on the platform and train display cards. When returning to the Loop from McCormick Place use the northbound platform marked “Harlem/Lake”.
Will there be an attendees and exhibitors show in 2022?
Thank You to All Attendees and Exhibitors for a Wonderful 2021 Show! Our 2022 show will offer opportunities for networking, education, and product discovery at a time when collaboration and learning are essential.
What is the largest show at McCormick Place?
The largest regular events are the Chicago Auto Show each February, the International Home and Housewares Show each March and the National Restaurant Association Annual Show each May and the International Manufacturing Technology Show in the fall every other year.
Which airport is closer to McCormick Center?
Chicago MidwayChicago is served by 3 major airports. Chicago Midway (7.90 mi) is the closest to McCormick Place, Chicago O'Hare Intl is 17.19 mi from McCormick Place and Chicago Greater Rockford is 79.52 mi away from the McCormick Place.
What area of Chicago is McCormick Place?
Located on Chicago's lakefront, just minutes from downtown and facing one of the most iconic skylines in the world, the McCormick Place campus provides world-class facilities that can accommodate just about any event.
When was McCormick Place built?
November 1960The original McCormick Place opened on the lakefront in November 1960. The end-result of decades of politicking, it had cost the city and state $35 million (nearly $300 million in 2017). But the massive, gleaming-white structure was an engineering marvel.
Where is Chicago Midway Airport compared to O Hare?
O'Hare is located northwest of the city, Midway to the southwest.
Why is it called McCormick Place?
McCormick Place is named in honor of Colonel Robert R. McCormick, a controversial and charismatic visionary who served as editor and publisher of the Chicago Tribune. It was Colonel McCormick who spearheaded the drive to build a world-class convention center in the city of Chicago.
How big is McCormick Place Chicago?
2.6 million square feetMcCormick Place is comprised four buildings, the West, South, North Buildings and the Lakeside Center. These buildings have a combined total of 2.6 million square feet of exhibit space, 1.2 million square feet all on one level, making it the nation's largest, and most flexible use convention center.
When did McCormick Place burn down?
Rebuilt, but never forgotten – the McCormick Place fire of 1967 » Exhibit City News. Currently known as the largest convention center in North America, Chicago's McCormick Place was once struck with tragedy. Built in November 1960 as a $35 million facility, it stood as the centerpiece of the nation's tradeshow industry ...
Who owns McCormick Place?
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition AuthorityMcCormick Place / OwnerMPEA also owns the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, the Marriott Marquis Chicago, and the 10,000-seat Wintrust Arena.
How much is the McCormick family worth?
Breaking down McCormick's wealth The couple listed assets worth between $116 million and $290 million, and possibly more. They own a Christmas tree farm in Pennsylvania, which once belonged to his parents; a ranch investment property in Colorado; and rental properties in several other cities.
How did McCormick Place burn down?
While fire personnel relied on fire hydrants more than a half-mile away, three of the city's fire boats drew water from Lake Michigan. The fire subsided around 10 a.m., but the roof had completely collapsed, destroying the entire convention center.
What is Soldier Field in Chicago?
Soldier Field is a multi-purpose stadium on the Near South Side of Chicago, Illinois, United States. Opened in 1924, the stadium has served as the home of the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL) since 1971, as well as Chicago Fire FC of Major League Soccer (MLS) from 1998 to 2005 and since 2020.
Who owns McCormick Place?
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition AuthorityMcCormick Place / OwnerMPEA also owns the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, the Marriott Marquis Chicago, and the 10,000-seat Wintrust Arena.
When is McCormick Place in Chicago in 2021?
This interactive, digital platform showcases what an attendee will experience when arriving for a meeting, convention or event in 2021 at McCormick Place and highlights the campus’s health and safety measures.Chicago, Illinois, January 21, 2021 – In collaboration with...
How many square feet is McCormick Place?
With over 2.6 million square feet of exhibit space, McCormick Place the largest and most flexible use convention center in North America.
Is McCormick Place a GBAC?
McCormick Place was one of the first convention centers in the country to announce it was pursuing GBAC STAR accreditation, the gold star for the industry . The Global Biorisk Advisory Council accredited the facility in August 2020.
Is McCormick Place a disinfectant?
McCormick Place adheres to the recommendations set forth in the U.S. EPA’s Emerging Pathogen Policy regarding cleaning disinfectants effective against the Coronavirus COVID-19. Click for more information on the MPEA Heath and Safety Protocols.
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